Swansea University
Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20500 £21000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23500 £15500 - £25000 £19500 - £30000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21217 £21773 £25778
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £24933 £17120 - £26315 £20294 - £31408

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University

15% Administrative occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
15% Elementary occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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Costs

Tuition Fees Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £15500 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #2 
    • #30 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

See all university rankings of Swansea University

What students say about studying English Language in the UK?

  • A Day in the Life of an English Language Student
  • 10 Reasons to Major in English
  • My Year Abroad - English Language students

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Swansea University - Singleton Campus
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Singleton Park Campus
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